ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #23
CGC VG: 4.0
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PUBLISHER: DC
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1st appearance of Lex Luthor; 1st mention of Daily Planet; Joe Shuster cover/art
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1st appearance of Lex Luthor; 1st mention of Daily Planet; Joe Shuster cover/art
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ow/white pgs
1st appearance of Lex Luthor; 1st mention of Daily Planet; Joe Shuster cover/art
Action Comics #23 features the first appearance of Lex Luthor, instantly making this issue one of Superman's most collectible early titles. Luthor (who'd later make his first appearance without hair in the "Superman" daily newspaper strip) quickly gained a style all his own, and became one of the all-time great bad guys. That also had Luthor building a dedicated fanbase which has kept this issue among the rarest of Golden Age keys.
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Having withstood the test of time, this comic has undergone some weathering, but the iconic central image remains unfaded and manages to avoid the shadowing and scuffing on the logo to a large degree. Action #23 is adorned with yet another classic Joe Shuster illustration, one which helped to define Superman in the Golden Age, and set the bar for all other heroes to follow.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG (4.0) value = $8,000.
Artists Information
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
1st appearance of Lex Luthor; 1st mention of Daily Planet; Joe Shuster cover/art
Action Comics #23 features the first appearance of Lex Luthor, instantly making this issue one of Superman's most collectible early titles. Luthor (who'd later make his first appearance without hair in the "Superman" daily newspaper strip) quickly gained a style all his own, and became one of the all-time great bad guys. That also had Luthor building a dedicated fanbase which has kept this issue among the rarest of Golden Age keys.
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Having withstood the test of time, this comic has undergone some weathering, but the iconic central image remains unfaded and manages to avoid the shadowing and scuffing on the logo to a large degree. Action #23 is adorned with yet another classic Joe Shuster illustration, one which helped to define Superman in the Golden Age, and set the bar for all other heroes to follow.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG (4.0) value = $8,000.
Artists Information
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.